This page helps users handle Property Tax tasks in Citrus County, Florida, including tax account lookup, online payment, due dates, discounts, and office contact options.
The Citrus County Tax Collector is the main local office for property tax collection, tax notices, installment payments, delinquent taxes, and payment questions.
Pay or look up Citrus County property taxes
Citrus County property tax accounts can be searched and paid online through the county tax payment service. Use the tax account lookup to review current taxes, delinquent taxes, or certificate redemption information before making a payment.
Search and pay Citrus County property taxes online
Property tax notices are mailed to the owner’s last address of record on the tax roll. If a mortgage company pays through escrow, the mortgage company should request the bill, and the owner receives an information-only copy.
Property tax bills and payment timing
Annual property tax bills are mailed on or before November 1. If a bill has not arrived by the second week in November, contact the Citrus County Tax Collector.
The gross amount is due by March 31. Taxes become delinquent on April 1 each year.
| Payment period | Discount or status |
|---|---|
| November | 4% discount |
| December | 3% discount |
| January | 2% discount |
| February | 1% discount |
| March | Gross amount, no discount |
| April 1 | Taxes become delinquent |
Postmarks matter for discounts. If a discount period ends on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period extends to the next working day when payment is delivered to the Tax Collector’s designated collection office.
Online payment methods and fees
Online payments may be made for current taxes, delinquent taxes, or certificate redemptions with American Express, Discover Card, Visa, or MasterCard.
| Payment type | Fee or limitation |
|---|---|
| Credit or debit card | $2.50 or 2.5%, whichever is greater |
| E-check | $2.50 processing fee |
| E-check for current taxes | Accepted online for current taxes only |
| E-check for certificate or tax deed redemptions | Not accepted |
Checks must be drawn on a U.S. bank and made payable to Janice A Warren, CFC.
Installment payment plan
Citrus County taxpayers may pay property taxes quarterly through the installment payment plan when the prior year’s taxes were more than $100. Applications must be returned to the Tax Collector’s Office by April 30.
Installment bills are mailed quarterly in June, September, December, and March. Participants are automatically re-enrolled each year after joining the plan.
| Installment | Due date and discount |
|---|---|
| 1st installment | Due by June 30; one-fourth of estimated taxes discounted 6% |
| 2nd installment | Due by September 30; one-fourth of estimated taxes discounted 4.5% |
| 3rd installment | Due by December 31; one-fourth of estimated taxes plus one-half of any adjustment, discounted 3% |
| 4th installment | Due by March 31; remaining amount due with no discount |
The first installment is required. Failure to make the first payment cancels participation, and the taxes must be paid in full by March 31.
Partial payments and delinquent taxes
The Tax Collector accepts partial payments for current-year real property taxes with a signed affidavit. Partial payments are accepted only between November 1 and March 31, and all discounts are forfeited.
- Only five partial payments are accepted.
- The taxpayer must determine the remaining balance due.
- Parcels already on the quarterly installment plan are not eligible.
- Any unpaid balance on April 1 becomes delinquent and is subject to penalties and fees.
When taxes become delinquent, 3% interest is added to the gross amount. If payment is not received and processed before the advertising deadline, the delinquent account is advertised and related fees are added.
Tax certificates and certificate sale
If delinquent taxes are not paid before the annual Tax Certificate Sale, a tax certificate may be sold on the property, and additional charges may accrue. Once a tax certificate is issued, the owner must redeem it to release the tax certificate lien.
The 2026 Citrus County Tax Certificate Sale begins Monday, June 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST and is conducted as an internet auction. Bidders may view parcels and submit bids after the advertised delinquent tax list is published, scheduled for May 1.
Review the 2026 Citrus County Tax Certificate Sale information
Property values, exemptions, and address changes
The Citrus County Property Appraiser handles assessed value, exemptions, taxable value, owner name and address, address changes, and legal property descriptions. The Tax Collector collects the taxes after the certified tax roll is prepared.
For exemption information, the Tax Collector directs users to the Citrus County Property Appraiser’s office. For a property tax address change, contact the Property Appraiser rather than the Tax Collector.
Newly purchased property
Property tax bills are mailed in November for the full year, no matter when a property is purchased. Taxes are usually prorated on the closing statement between buyer and seller, but that proration is not paid to the Tax Collector as a partial tax payment.
If you receive a tax bill after buying only part of a property, contact the Tax Collector’s office to ask about a cut out of the property.
Non-ad valorem assessments
A Citrus County real estate tax bill combines ad valorem taxes with non-ad valorem assessments. Non-ad valorem assessments are based on factors other than property value, such as square footage or number of units.
Examples include stormwater utility, fire and rescue, and solid waste collections. Levying authorities set these assessments, while the annual tax notice includes them with the property tax bill.
Citrus County property tax contacts
Use these contacts for property tax payment questions, bill issues, assessed value questions, exemptions, and address changes.
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Citrus County Tax Collector, Inverness Office, 210 N Apopka Ave. Suite 100, Inverness, FL 34450
Phone: (352) 341-6500
Tax Office Fax: (352) 341-6514
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. -
Citrus County Tax Collector, Crystal River Office, 1540 N Meadowcrest Blvd. Suite 200, Crystal River, FL 34429
Phone: (352) 341-6500
Fax: (352) 564-7167
Weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. -
Cregg E Dalton, Citrus County Property Appraiser, 210 N Apopka Ave, Ste 200, Inverness, FL 34450-4294
Inverness Office: (352) 341-6600
Crystal River Office: (352) 564-7130
Email: [email protected]
Common questions
Where can I pay Citrus County property taxes online?
You can use the Citrus County online tax payment service to search a tax account and make a payment. Start with the official option to search and pay taxes online.
When are Citrus County property tax bills mailed?
Annual property tax bills are mailed on or before November 1. If you do not receive your bill by the second week in November, contact the Citrus County Tax Collector.
When do Citrus County property taxes become delinquent?
Property taxes become delinquent April 1 each year. At that point, interest, advertising costs, auction listing fees, and other charges may apply.
Can I pay Citrus County property taxes in installments?
Yes. Taxpayers may use the quarterly installment payment plan if the prior year’s taxes were more than $100 and the application is returned by April 30.
Who handles property value, exemptions, and address changes?
The Citrus County Property Appraiser handles assessed value, exemptions, taxable value, owner name and address, address changes, and legal property descriptions.
What should I do if a property tax bill is missing?
Contact the Citrus County Tax Collector at (352) 341-6500, option 2, visit a Tax Collector office, or search for the bill online.